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JJ arrived at his Reserve base in Chicago early this morning. When he signed in there was something different on the form. They had to sign stating they were in good health and had not seen a Dr. in the past 30 days. JJ didn't sign it because he has been seeing a Dr. for his Asthma and his leg. They called him out and asked what he had seen the Dr. for and if he had medical records with him. He had brought his records because he keeps copies in his duffel bag for the reserves. After the Dr. read it he said you will not be going to Camp Lejeune and sent him home. They said they would not have medical staff within three hours from where they will be in the field and would not risk him having an attack that far out in the hot and humid weather. He also was not permitted to carry his own inhaler. I don't get it. How would they not be able to handle a medical issue like that? If it can't be handled in the Reserves then how would they send him to Iraq? It doens't seem like they could. Penny- Do you know or can you ask your boys about it? |
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I'm sure he was disappointed! but it's for his safety and their a**es if something were to happen. |
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Is JJ disappointed or relieved? You must feel relieved. I know I would. |
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Joan- I am very relieved and hope it keeps him out of Iraq. JJ has mixed feelings. His gf doesn't want him to go and he is feeling scared over all of it. He is so proud to be a Marine and it made an impact on his life. He told me today that if the service decides he can't go to the two weeks reserves he will respect that. If the service decides he can't go to Iraq he will accept that knowing he would be given a medical discharge from the Marines. He is torn with this. He does not want kicked out of the Marines. Part of him wants to go to Iraq and he will not do anything to prevent it. Its up to the Marines if they feel he can do it. JJ does have asthma and lung issues. He also has alot of trouble with his hip that was injured in Boot Camp last summer. His feelings are confusing over it all. I'm sure they will be calling him in for a full physical soon and talking to him. |
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Wanda.... I think this will pretty much get him off the hook as far as deployment goes. What I'm wondering is why this issue came up now....rather than when he enlisted. My sons were both basically warned by the recruiters and encouraged to conveniently "forget" any health issues when they were asked down the road....because they were told it would make them inelligible for military service. My oldest has allergic asthma too....(it's my fault....he got it from me.) and he wanted in so bad...he managed to cover it up and get through. But I do know if there are any health concerns ....they won't send him to Iraq. Many of my relatives that are military tell me it's even become common for female soldiers to "accidentally" become pregnant to avoid or cut short an Iraq deployment. I'm not sure why they'd be actually unable to provide medical treatment while in the field....that makes no sense to me....surely they have to be prepared for emergencies.......I'll ask my boys how those things have been handled when they've been in training and see what I can find out for you. My oldest is in Aberdeen right now....finishing up a training....and youngest will be going to WI for more training this summer as well. I'm sure I'll be talking to or seeing them soon. |
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Angelbear: If it keeps him out of Iraq, that would be a blessing. But if he wants to stay in the military and he can't, then that would be sad. Keep us posted, hugs, Josie |
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Penny- The reason it came up now is stated in my 1st post, "When he signed in there was something different on the form. They had to sign stating they were in good health and had not seen a Dr. in the past 30 days." My sons asthma was onset during BootCamp and ever since. It was on his record then when it happened because they treated him for it. I find it apalling recruiters tell them to forget health issues even though I have heard of this before. |
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Wanda...yes I caught that part..........but.......I know when my sons were enlisting...they were specifically asked....do you have any health issues at all...anything existing or that you've received treatment for in the past......(and that's where the recruiters shook their heads no as they were asking...to tell them to say no).....because they were both told....(and my husband and I were witness to this...but there wasn't anything we could do...though I told him I was uncomfortabnle with that.) So I assumed that it was standard procedure to ask that when enlisting in any branch. My son was told that if he stated up front that he had a history with asthma....it would make him ineligible for military service. |
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Penny- JJ never had asthma growing up, it began in BootCamp when he got pneumonia. He reportred no health issues when he enlisted as they asked him then as well. ""So I assumed that it was standard procedure to ask that when enlisting in any branch. My son was told that if he stated up front that he had a history with asthma....it would make him ineligible for military service. "" I pray this keeps my son out of Iraq. |
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I hope it does, too, Wanda... Keep us posted. |
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| | | From: Allears | Sent: 7/9/2007 11:12 PM |
I do hope this means no Iraq ~~~ |
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| | | From: Mia | Sent: 9/14/2007 1:38 PM |
Great news. Hope this helps to bring your stresslevel down. |
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